AF Cost Accountant I

Melaleuca • Idaho Falls, ID

75d

About The Position

"Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals" Melaleuca has firmly supported this mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985. Our focus has always been on environmental wellness. Melaleuca is a manufacturer and distributor of over 450 products focused on health and wellness. We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenues exceeding $2.5 billion dollars end of year in 2020. Melaleuca is a debt-free company with a 30-year history of success. By selling effective, high quality, natural, health-oriented products that help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives, Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years. Overview Assists the Global Plant Controller in influencing the direction of the business including supplying complete and accurate financial information to the company in the areas of product costs, inventory, income, expenses and capital.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
• Familiarity with computer spreadsheet software.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and influence ability.
• Communicates effectively.
• Visually read reports, computer screen, etc.
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Has a track record of identifying and implementing cost saving iniatives for a large manufacturing company (100+ SKU's)
• Potential to work in Idaho Falls or Knoxville Tennessee.
• Knows how to effectively influence a business partner and navigate the landscape
• Comes up with their own projects within job scope with little guidance from manager
• Is a change agent
• Well-rounded in analytical ability; consistent data quality output. Can flex into detail or step back to have a business conversations at GM level
• Uses a good influence strategy
• Is able to exhibit data and acumen based business judgment and is expanding knowledge base to broader business, ecosystem and industry perspective
• Drives significant cash savings
• Comfortably deals with ambiguity
• High degree of problem solving and leadership on bigger organizational issues
• Consistently and effectively uses insight, logic and data to influence peers and decision makers
• Demonstrates business acumen about the group’s business and industry
• Communicates effectively by preparing messages with the audience in mind.
• Is looked up to as a key business partner in making decisions both internally and by other business partners.

Benefits

• Great culture
• Flexibility is a must in this position; you'll become a part of a fast-paced team dedicated to a feel-good lifestyle brand dedicated to changing lives.
• Like the rest of Melaleuca, we are proud to be part of a values-driven organization that treats employees with respect.
• Our employees and their families enjoy company parties and countless discounts around the community.
• We implement a very real open-door policy, and all employees are on a first name basis—it feels more like a family than a multi-national corporation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees